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2001 MERCEDES-BENZ C
General Information
- Registration LS51NVP
- Manufacturer MERCEDES-BENZ
- Model C
- Year 2001
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1998cc
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- Expires 20 Oct 2026
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
14 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 110,622 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights gone dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))
6 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 110,560 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions unable to be completed Due to exh leak (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust system insecure Front hanger broken from exh (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Mid exh leaking from joint (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights gone dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))
8 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 107,879 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2025 9 Jun 202616 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 105,214 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
17 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 102,678 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
4 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 100,611 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust downpipe bracket broken off exhaust,exhaust secure at time of test
19 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 98,274 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
8 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 95,586 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front mirror glass deteriorated,view to rear ok at time of test
30 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 95,574 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front mirror glass deteriorated,view to rear ok at time of test
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 93,088 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2019 9 Jun 20264 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 93,049 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre cracked
- both rear substitute side lights on
29 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 90,839 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
25 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 90,788 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
18 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 87,485 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Both front tyres cracked and perished
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
17 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 87,479 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and bush worn out (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and bush worn out (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front tyres cracked and perished
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
19 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 84,072 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- engine light on
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
25 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 81,177 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
30 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 78,321 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2014 9 Jun 20265 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 74,102 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2013 9 Jun 202621 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 69,295 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
11 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 69,158 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 65,187 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
6 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 65,187 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
17 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 58,605 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2010 9 Jun 202628 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 53,442 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2010 9 Jun 202619 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 53,262 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
26 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 48,717 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 48,717 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 48,673 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
19 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 42,046 MI
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LS51NVP was registered on 2001-09-28
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